Mike CHS
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Every time I see pictures like that I'm surprised that they seem to heal so well.
De-Horned 2yr old Doe-WEEK 3 update
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Carla D
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I’m really surprised as well. I’m not looking forward to when the scab/cap/whatever comes off. I’m pretty nervous about it. I am hoping that since a 2 year old doe made such a great recovery my young bucks can heal just as well, if not quicker because they are so young.
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Southern by choice
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It looks like they were able to burn and scoop. It doesn't appear that the sinuses are open - maybe its the pic. But that is great if it wasn't open.
Carla D
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My new vet seemed to think they were cut and burned. But who knows other than the vet who did the procedure. I’m hoping you are right about them possibly not having open sinuses. But one of the goats does have a pretty small spot that looks to be pretty deep. I’m not eager to see if the area gets bigger or opens up. I was told ttto take the bandages off the next day and leave them unwrapped. Now I’m trying to figure out how I’m going to keep the sites clean and dry. Could it be as simple as applying blue coat after gentle cleaning and do that as often as needed?
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if there is any open hole into the sinus it should be covered - we did triple anti biotics ointment and wrapped the head until completely closed.
Carla D
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Thank you. I will inspect all of them. If they start to open up I will make sure they are clean and then cover them.
Goat Whisperer
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I was just scrolling through some pics and wanted to share.
Here is Millie, she is going to be 7 this winter
(bald spot on her nose is from a hayfeeder)
Her head looks great.
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Here is Millie, she is going to be 7 this winter
(bald spot on her nose is from a hayfeeder)
Her head looks great.
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Baymule
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I followed this thread years ago, when posted. I was amazed that Millie was sharpening her horns! Who does that? 
She is quite the smarty pants. It's nice to see how she is doing. 
She is quite the smarty pants. It's nice to see how she is doing.
Goat Whisperer
Herd Master
I know, right!?!
Taking her horns was the absolute BEST thing for her. I know some don’t agree with it, but it was worth it. She gets to live her life out with us. She has a good home here. If we didn’t do the dehorning, she would have been turned into dinner. She is calm and doesn’t cause any issues.
Taking her horns was the absolute BEST thing for her. I know some don’t agree with it, but it was worth it. She gets to live her life out with us. She has a good home here. If we didn’t do the dehorning, she would have been turned into dinner. She is calm and doesn’t cause any issues.
Baymule
Herd Master
She is a good goat and y'all love her. She just got full of herself and was a bully. The right decision was made, look how happy she looks now.
